Parents Resource Center

While the majority of children with diabetes have type 1, a growing number of kids and teens are being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, once considered an "adults only" disease. As children grow, they need to take responsibility for their diabetes care and management. As a parent, it's important to give them the autonomy they need to own their diabetes, while simultaneously staying close enough to their treatment to ensure their safety.

by
Lindsey Guerin
As the thoughts of adoption cross my mind, I have a nagging on my heart that reminds me that I am not alone in this. Not alone in a positive way that I have the support of my husband and I'm building a great medical team to help me tackle any fertility challenges that come along. But not alone in that it's not just my emotions and desires that dictate how, when, or if I have children. Yesterday, I was chatting with a volunteer at work. He and his wife have a two year old and we...